Is this what a pushrod SHOULD look like????

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Bentleys doesn't cover this very well and this is my first time doing a clutch...

One end of the long piece is rounded, the other cupped. The short piece is rounded on both ends. Where is that gear supposed to sit? Thanks.

 

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Re: Is this what a pushrod SHOULD look like???? (Halo8)

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Re: Is this what a pushrod SHOULD look like???? (Halo8)

uhhhhhhh..is it a manual cuz ive never seen any kind of pushrod liek that come out of a manual tranny????

 

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Re: Is this what a pushrod SHOULD look like???? (Halo8)

All the clutch pushrods I have seen have been 1 single piece. Looks like somone improvised on your car.

 

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Re: Is this what a pushrod SHOULD look like???? (glibobbo21)

I do believe she's fluxed!
Normally that is one single rod with rounded ends. (both ends) The brass piece is the bushing that pushes into the tranny. There should have been a seal right there over the bushing too.

 

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Re: Is this what a pushrod SHOULD look like???? (Charles R)

ok...tha's what i figured. does anyone happen to have a pic of what the bushing and seal should look like? makes my tranny repair that much easier...

 

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Re: Is this what a pushrod SHOULD look like???? (Halo8)

wow, all i can say is you need a new one.

a new bushing too.

 

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Re: Is this what a pushrod SHOULD look like???? (vwtoys)

That bushing looks OK. Just insert it into the input shaft tapered side first. The seal is a little brown donut, make sure it goes in perfectly straight and not too far.
If you buy a used pushrod, you should polish it.

 

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Re: Is this what a pushrod SHOULD look like???? (FastLapRSII)

What transmission is that from?
Looks like someone got a little crafty with the pushrod.


Modified by vr6golf.com at 5:53 AM 10-31-2003

 

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Re: Is this what a pushrod SHOULD look like???? (FastLapRSII)

Here are pics of the seal and bushing. Youre better of using both new pieces. I believe and new pushrod is about $25.

 

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Re: Is this what a pushrod SHOULD look like???? (Kierowca)

yeah, don't try to save a couple dollars on the bushing. I did and I wished i didn't. So the second time doing it i changed everything just to be sure. It was only a few bucks here and there.
Your pushrod is toast so I'd imagine your pushrod bushing is also kinda messed up.